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Use a detergent engine oil which fulfils the
requirements for API service classes SE and
SF.
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Check the API service label on the oil con-
tainer in order to ensure that it contains the
letters SE or SF.
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Choose the SAE viscosity class according to
the following table:
Tempera-
SAE viscosity class
ture range
+5 – +35°C
SAE 30 (monograde summer
oil)
-15 – +5 °C
10W-30 (multigrade oils)
-25 – +35°C
10W-30 (synthetic multigrade
oils)
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The use of multi-grade oils can result in a
higher consumption at higher temperatures.
Therefore check the oil level more frequently.
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Do not mix oils of different grades and with
different properties.
IMPORTANT!
Danger of engine damage
Using SAE 30 oil (monograde summer
oil) at temperatures lower than +5°C
may cause engine damage due to insuf-
ficient lubrication.
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Use only the prescribed engine oil.
Filling with oil
NOTE
The oil capacity for the AL-KO Pro 225
engine is max. 0.5 l.
NOTE
Do not fill oil level above MAX. Too
much oil will cause:
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Smoke in the exhaust
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Contamination of the spark plug or
the air filter
If the engine oil level is too low:
1. Fill engine oil into a suitable container.
2. Unscrew the oil dipstick (02/1) and remove
from the oil filler opening (02/2).
3. Add oil slowly and in small quantities into the
oil filler opening. Use a funnel (not included
with the engine).
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4. Regularly stop whilst filling the oil and check
the oil level. The MAX mark (02/3) must not
be exceeded (see chapter 4.2.2 "Check the
oil level (02)", page 22).
5. Insert oil dipstick and screw in tight.
6. Remove any spilled oil.
4.2.2
Check the oil level (02)
IMPORTANT!
Danger of engine damage
A low oil level can cause engine dam-
age.
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Check the oil level at regular inter-
vals.
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If the level is low, top up with clean
oil.
1. Stop the engine and let it cool down.
Note: The engine must be level.
2. Remove any foreign bodies form the vicinity
of the oil filler opening.
3. Unscrew the oil dipstick (02/1) and wipe it
clean.
4. Insert the dipstick up to the stop, screw it in
and then pull out again. Check that the level
is between the MIN and MAX marks.
5. When the oil level is near or below the MIN
mark: Fill with oil.
6. Insert oil dipstick and screw in tight.
7. Remove any spilled oil.
4.2.3
Filling with petrol
Recommendations regarding petrol
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Use clean, fresh, lead-free petrol with a mini-
mum octane rating of 85.
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Buy fuel in quantities that can be used within
30 days (Storage).
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On no account should petrol containing meth-
anol be used.
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Do not mix petrol with oil or other additives.
Filling with petrol
NOTE
For further information: Refer to the lawn
tractor's operating instructions.
Start-up
AL-KO Pro 225